黑洞社区

January 13, 2022

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April 7, 2022

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July 28, 2022

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September 22, 2022

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Board of Trustees Meeting

January 13, 2022, 8:00 AM 

John Bardo Center, Room 164

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

I. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 鈥� LABARCA

II. FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT 鈥� MCCARTHY SNYDER

• POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS
• UPDATES TO 黑洞社区 BOT ENDOWED FUNDS
• HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND
• INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW
• MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
• OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥� REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
• FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
• CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND REVIEW

III. CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT

• WOODMAN REPAIRS - SCHLAPP

IV. WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA

V. INNOVATION CAMPUS UPDATE 鈥� SCHLAPP/MUMA

VI. AS MAY ARISE

Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

黑洞社区 Board of Trustees 

Zoom Board Meeting

Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8:02 AM 

Minutes

In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz, Tracee Adams, Junetta Everett, Kevin McWhorter and Dan Rouser. Also in attendance were Andy Schlapp, Dr. Rick Muma, Troy Bruun, Werner Golling, Mert Buckley and Susan Johnson.

Approval of BOT minutes 9.23.21
Labarca welcomed the group to the meeting and asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting. McCarthy Snyder moved to approve the minutes, Dietz seconded, and the motion passed.

Finance & Audit Report
McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board, noting that actual mill levy receipts are exceeding budgeted receipts will result in additional cash available for future initiatives. The current fiscal year is the final year for the Campus Development Fund. Beginning in FY 2023, the budget for
debt service will be included in the Mill Levy budget. Harter made a motion to receive the reports, Everett seconded, the motion passed.

Campus Development
Schlapp stated the restroom remodel had been completed and brought to the board a quote and explanation of the need for a chilled water expansion tank replacement at the Woodman Alumni Center. Labarca asked for a motion to approve the expenditure. McCarthy Snyder moved to approve, Stevens seconded, and the motion passed.

黑洞社区 Update
Dr. Muma talked about pandemic and said Wichita State will continue to have in-person classes, masks continue to be required while inside University premises and with encouragement of vaccinations and boosters. Wichita State has the highest enrollment in the past 30 years, spring enrollment is up 1% and we have an increase of 63% in international students, especially from India. He talked about the Governor鈥檚 intent to increase funding of higher education in the State of Kansas budget. 黑洞社区 continues to allocate funds to need-based aid to help students be able to stay in school and graduate. Muma discussed the new buildings on Innovation Campus which are preparing our students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. He talked about the importance of the proposed Academic Health Science Center to help grow the Kansas economy and provide more healthcare opportunities for students and the community including the MOU that was signed with the Kansas Health Science Center for the 3 + 4 program.

An inquiry was made as to how the Board could help as it relates to legislation. Dr. Muma and Andy
explained that while Board members are allowed to talk about the impact of what legislation can do, they can not lobby for anyone to support or vote in any certain way.

Draft Minutes
The board expressed interest in touring the new buildings on 黑洞社区鈥檚 Innovation Campus also the Kansas Health Science Center and 黑洞社区 Tech鈥檚 culinary center downtown. Information will also be provided to board members about the Shocker Career Accelerator program and more about paid learning opportunities for students. Labarca called the meeting to a close at 9:07 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Johnson, Assistant Secretary

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Board of Trustees Meeting

April 7, 2022, 8:00 AM 

John Bardo Center, Room 264, 8:00 AM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

I. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 13, 2022 鈥� LABARCA

II.  FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT 鈥� MCCARTHY SNYDER

-      POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS

-      UPDATES TO 黑洞社区 BOT ENDOWED FUNDS

-      HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND

-      INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW

-      MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES

-      OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥� REVENUE & EXPENDITURES

-      FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW

-      CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND REVIEW

III. FY2023 MILL LEVY BUDGET REVIEW & APPROVAL 鈥� MCCARTHY SNYDER

IV. CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT

-  WOODMAN WINDOW INSULATION 鈥� SCHLAPP

V. APPLIED LEARNING DISCUSSION - SCHLAPP

VI. WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA

VII. AS MAY ARISE

黑洞社区 Board of Trustees

Board Meeting

Thursday, April 7, 2022, 8:20 am

In-Person with Zoom meeting

Minutes

In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz (zoom), Junetta Everett, Kevin McWhorter and Dan Rouser, Tracee Adams - absent.  Also in attendance were Andy Schlapp, Troy Bruun, Mert Buckley, Tonya Witherspoon and Susan Johnson.

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

McCarthy Snyder moved to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting, McWhorter seconded and the motion passed.

Finance & Audit Report

McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board.  He also reviewed the Mill Levy Budget to date and said everything was on track.

FY2023 Mill Levy Budget Review & Approval

Bruun reviewed the FY2023 Mill Levy budget and discussed the new layout which includes a percent of total budgeted expense for each major expense category.  A new line item for FY 2023 is University Strategic Initiatives.  This budget is to allow the Board to take advantage of opportunities related to the University President鈥檚 strategic initiatives as they may arise.  In the Financial Plan a new section was also added - the Board Initiatives fund section which will hold the Board鈥檚 unrestricted cash that is available for new initiatives.  McCarthy Snyder asked for motion to approve the FY23 budget, Everett seconded and the motion passed.

Campus Development Report

Schlapp discussed the Foundation鈥檚 request for insulation and sealing of 17 windows in Woodman Alumni Center to cut wind infiltration.  McWhorter asked for motion to approve the quote amount of $9119.67.  Harter seconded and the motion passed.  Schlapp also talked about the on-going discussions with the Foundation about the lease agreement between BOT/Foundation, he will have more details at the July meeting.

Applied Learning Discussion

Witherspoon informed the group about the student applied and experiential learning opportunities available at Wichita State with the Shocker Career Accelerator group from Co-op Education and Internships, On-Campus Employment and Innovation Campus Opportunities with our partners.  They also offer services such as the Career Closet, career counseling, interview prep, job search, LinkedIn Learning, employer connections, professional photos and resume review.

University Update

Schlapp discussed Dr. Muma鈥檚 focus on providing affordable education access to students, supporting business with a talent pipeline and increasing the economic prosperity of south central Kansas and the region. 

As May Arise

No items.  McCarthy Snyder moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 am, McWhorter seconded. 

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Johnson

Assistant Secretary

Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

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Board of Trustees Meeting

July 28, 2022, 8:00 AM 

John Bardo Center, Room 164

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA

VI. WICHITA STATA UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA

VII. AS MAY RISE

TOUR OF JOHN BARDO CENTER 鈥� DEBBIE FRANKLIN (9:00 AM)

TOUR OF WOOLSEY HALL, UPDATE ON NIRDT 鈥� EMILY PATTERSON (10:00 AM)

Board of Trustees Meeting

Board Meeting

Thursday, July 28, 2022, 8:15 am

Minutes

In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz, Junetta Everett (conference called in), Kevin McWhorter and Tracee Adams, Dan Rouser - absent.  Also in attendance were Rick Muma, Werner Golling, Andy Schlapp, Troy Bruun, Mert Buckley and Susan Johnson.

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

Harter moved to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting, Dietz seconded, and the motion passed.

Finance & Audit Report

McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board.  He also reviewed the Mill Levy Budget to date and said everything was on track.  McCarthy Snyder moved to accept the financial reports, Harter seconded, and the motion passed.

Woodman Lease

Schlapp discussed the Woodman lease transfer to the Foundation.  The motion moved by Dietz and seconded by McCarthy Snyder was approved on 7/28/2022 by the board as follows:

The Board of Trustees enter into an agreement with the University, the 黑洞社区 Foundation, and the 黑洞社区 Alumni Association to terminate all leases at the Woodman Center, effective June 30, 2022.  And that the quasi-endowment fund of $781,981, be distributed with $324,598 to the 黑洞社区 Foundation and the remaining balance of $457,383 retained by the Board of Trustees (however those numbers will be adjusted proportionately when the final balance is determined).  Laurie Labarca, president of the Board, is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University, the Foundation and the Alumni Association on these terms and such other terms as she deems appropriate.  Andy Schlapp was asked to finalize the agreement.

 Review of Budget meetings with the City and County

Schlapp said the meetings were very positive with both groups and they see that 黑洞社区 drives the economic development for Wichita.  He also discussed the Health Science Education Center and how the county would like to house the mental health programs in that building.   He also talked to the City, County, and USD 259 and asked for their support helping to fund Cessna stadium.

Nominating Committee/Slate of Officers

The group discussed nominations for the Board of Trustees award and selected Jeff Fluhr for the partnership he and the Greater Wichita Partnership developed with 黑洞社区 to help attract, retain and grow jobs and companies to South Central Kansas.  Dr. Muma will notify him of his nomination.  The group decided to keep the current Slate of Officers in place until the new trustees are selected by the Governor.

University Update

Muma discussed the health of Wichita State and how he is working on increasing enrollment, funded research and philanthropy.  He talked about the new athletic director, Kevin Saal, and the strong start he has had in his new role, also the planned upgrade of Cessna Stadium, the phased approach to the finished stadium and how the board may be able to support this project in the future.  He talked about upgrading facilities for softball, tennis and men鈥檚 basketball, new construction projects at Clinton Hall, Marcus Welcome Center, and other buildings on campus.

As May Arise

No items.  Labarca moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 am.  The group took a tour of the new Woolsey Hall building.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Johnson

Assistant Secretary

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Board of Trustees Meeting

September 22, 2022, 8:00 AM 

John Bardo Center, Room 164

VI. WICHITA STATA UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA

VII. RECOGNITION OF PAST BOARD MEMBERS 鈥� LABARCA

VIII. AS MAY ARISE

Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Thursday, September 21, 2023

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